Sporothrix schenckii inoculation on the abdomen.

Sporotrichosis is usually transmitted by cutaneous inoculation and is, therefore, most often seen on the face, extremities, and other exposed areas. We have described the case of a pilot who contracted sporotrichosis overseas and in whom the initial lesion was on the abdomen. Since the patient reported that he had been bitten by an insect at that site, the diagnosis of leishmaniasis had been strongly considered.